I Survived A Heart Attack

@inertia4 (27961)
United States
November 13, 2018 10:58am CST
Hello everyone. I know I haven’t been here in quite some time. But about two weeks ago I had a heart attack. The strange this about it was I thought I had some major gas pains. Never thought it was a heart attack. I couldn’t go to my doctor because it was Saturday and they weren’t in. So I went to a local urgent care a few blocks away from me. I had an EKG and they found it abnormal. So they rushed me to the hospital. There at the ER I was being well taken care of. They told me I was having a heart attack and I did not feel any different. I felt fine actually. I know I am diabetic and yes, I was cheating on my diet and smoking like I always do. So, at that point they took me to the OR and installed 2 stents into my heart. They also told me my heart was functioning at only 15 percent. The procedure went perfectly and I was sent to ICU. There, a team of doctors wanted to make me get a pump installed and also a possible transplant.  Well, I asked if they were calling my doctor to let him know what was going on. And they told me yes. But my doctor never came to see me. I was wondering why not. Come to find out, they lied to me and never told my doctor. And my doctor is a cardiologist. And an excellent one at that and very well respected in that hospital. Well, As the days went on I was feeling better and better. I was in the hospital for about a week. Then I was released to come home. At that point I developed a major cough and had lots of phlegm. The follow up visit with the doctor from the hospital was a horror. He told me I did not need an anti-biotic. He told me it was fluid around my heart and to take another water pill. Well I did what he said but it got worse. So, I went to see my doctor for the cough, I was given a very strong anti-biotic and within a day and a half I was fine again. I could breathe and I felt great.  I am wearing what they call a life vest. That is basically an external defribulator. I hope I spelled that right. Anyway, my doctor had done another EKG and an Echo and said I did not need a pump or transplant. So I will see my doctor again next Monday. I know I screwed up, I basically did it to myself. But I survived and I am still alive. No more smoking now for about three weeks. I have to be on a strict diet, no sugar, salt or fat of any kind. Nothing fried. I can live with that. As for the smoking, well, I did take a puff of one after a week and it wasn’t good. So I know it is out of my system for good. I just wanted to write this and let everyone here know what happened to me and what is going on. I will keep everyone here up to date as much as I can with my condition. Hopefully my heart muscle gets stronger and I will be fine. Time will tell everything.  Sorry I wasn’t here much and sorry I screwed up and put myself in this situation. Love all my friends here and I really love MyLot. I will make an effort to be here more now.  Copyright © Steven Cetta All Rights Reserved Image Credit: CoolText.com Survived, Heart, Attack
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33 responses
@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
13 Nov 18
Wow, taht was a close call! Please take care of yourself and do all you can to heal and live a long time. I gave up smoking years ago and I never regretted it.
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@1hopefulman (45125)
• Canada
14 Nov 18
@inertia4 Do what you need to do!
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
I should be fine in time. But it is now all about getting the heart muscle stronger. That is the main goal.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
@1hopefulman I am doing what needs to be done. I am following my doctors orders.
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@shaggin (71564)
• United States
13 Nov 18
Wow that is terrible news. I am so glad that you lived through that and we're able to come here to tell us what you went through. I hope you don't go back to smoking. That is awful they lied to you and didn't tell your doctor. Sounds like your in better hands with your doctor then any of the other ones.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you so much. That means a lot coming from you and my friends here. No, no more smoking. And yes, they lied and that angered me a lot. But I am dealing with my doctor now and I am feeling better and stronger each day that goes by.
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@louievill (28859)
• Philippines
13 Nov 18
The most important thing for now is you are out of danger and lived through it all. I am also hoping and praying for your continous recovery.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you very much. I am doing better each day. I feel stronger each day. That is a good thing. I will just take things slow for now but I know at some point I will be whole again.
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@LadyDuck (453738)
• Switzerland
14 Nov 18
Oh my goodness, terrible news. I am glad that you are getting better, I hope you will have a full recovery.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
I am hoping the same thing. But is feeling good everyday now is any indication that I am healing, then hopefully I will bounce back better than I was.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@LadyDuck Right and I do. So far I seem to be able to do more now than 2 weeks ago. Which I find to be a good sign.
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@LadyDuck (453738)
• Switzerland
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 You will surely bounce back better than before, but take your time and stop when you feel tired.
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@amadeo (111956)
• United States
13 Nov 18
get rid of the smoke.Cold Turkey.
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@Happy2BeMe (98795)
• Canada
13 Nov 18
Wow I know how you feel. It was 18 months ago that I had a heart attack and open heart surgery. It is very scary. Take care of yourself.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Lucky for me no open heart surgery. Just a few stents and now I am working with my doctor to make my heart stronger. Hopefully the medication works and I will be fine. It is scary but I never felt scared the entire time. I was wide awake and making jokes on the ER. And also I was wide awake during the stents being put in. I know I am lucky and I need to learn a major lesson from this.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
@Happy2BeMe Wow, That had to be scary. Yes I am glad to be alive and kicking right now. But time is very important right now. Helping my heart muscle get stronger is the main focus. And of course my diabetes.
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@Happy2BeMe (98795)
• Canada
14 Nov 18
@inertia4 You were very lucky! I was clam through it all too but now looking back it is scary to think how things could have gone. I had my heart attack while I was sleeping. It woke me up. They told me that only a small percentage of people wake up when they have a heart attack. I am thankful for my second chance at life and I am thankful you are getting that chance soon. Wishing you all the best as you move forward!
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
14 Nov 18
Good thing, you went to your local urgent care. Imagine being told that your heart is just functioning at 15%! Take care then, my friend. Do what the doctor says. So, did you doctor got irked when you told him about it and was told that he wasn't told about it as the hospital claims that they will tell him?
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@SIMPLYD (90727)
• Philippines
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 I would feel the same way too, if I was in the shoes of your doctor.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@SIMPLYD I think anyone would feel the same. Thank you. I really appreciate all the comments and the support I have been getting here from my friends.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
That's what they told me in the hospital that my heart is only working at 15 percent. But I don't feel that to be the case. I am not tired or winded or anything. So maybe my heart is getting stronger. My doctor was angry at the staff in the hospital for not telling him anything.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
14 Nov 18
I'm so sorry for what you went through! I cannot even imagine. I will be praying for your heart muscles to get stronger, soon.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Wow, thank you so much that means a lot to me. Yeah, I am feeling better and stronger each day now. I see my doctor on Monday next week. Hopefully they do another echo to see how my heart is. Hopefully it is getting stronger. Thank you again, really.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
18 Nov 18
@LovingMyBabies Thank you so much, really. I cannot wait to see my doctor tomorrow morning. I am hoping for the best. I will keep everyone updated on my condition. I do want to get back to normal now. And I know I can help myself get better faster.
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• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Nov 18
@inertia4 You're welcome and I have been praying for healing for you. I will be praying for your appointment too. God loves you and wants to heal you!
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• Dallas, Texas
15 Nov 18
I am sorry to hear about this. I will certainly say some prayers for you ASAP.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
Wow, thank you. I appreciate that, really. I am doing good right now. I am getting stronger everyday. I think I will pull through this and get a lot more function from my heart in time. Thank you again friend.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@lookatdesktop I will, thank you again.
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• Dallas, Texas
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 Get better soon.
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@Shiva49 (26141)
• Singapore
14 Nov 18
Good to hear that you are getting back to normal and taking more care. Let us do whatever we can during whatever time we are given to lead a healthy life - siva
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
I am going to do my best to live a healthy life now. There seems to be no other choice so far. So, I will go forward with a better outlook on life and do more things that I should have done.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@Shiva49 I hear that. I need to have major change now. I will get used to it in time. That I know.
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@Shiva49 (26141)
• Singapore
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 As I am approaching seventy I have to prioritize to do those that need to be done - siva
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@sunrisefan (28650)
• Philippines
14 Nov 18
Thanks for sharing this for all to be forewarned and I'm glad you made it to the local urgent care in time. A few minutes' delay would have been fatal. Heart attack and strokes are treacherous. I hope everything will be fine and that you won't need a transplant.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Tell me about it. I must be somewhat strong to have survived this. Now I have to look forward and make some major life changes. Changes only for the good.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
@sunrisefan Thank you. I am and I will. No problem there.
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@sunrisefan (28650)
• Philippines
14 Nov 18
@inertia4 You are not only strong but you have been blessed with a second life. Love your life and take care of yourself.
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@Hannihar (129022)
• Israel
14 Nov 18
@inertia4 Welcome back but so sorry about the heart attack and th trouble you had in the hospital.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you. Yes I am back. And yes it was not nice when those doctors did. But I am under the care of my own doctor now and things are working better actually.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@Hannihar Thank you. I respect and trust my doctor. And besides, he is a cardiologist and one of the best in that hospital.
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@Hannihar (129022)
• Israel
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 I am so glad you are under the care of your own doctor. Welcome back.
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@responsiveme (22932)
• India
14 Nov 18
Good to know things turned out well. Get better and better each day.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you. I am feeling stronger each day now. Hopefully the heart muscle will get stronger and stronger.
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• India
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 it will ...Just follow docs advice.Take care
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@responsiveme That I am going to do. Thank you again.
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@Courage7 (19635)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Inertia!! I am so very sorry to hear this my friend. I had left here and came back too but I am so glad you had survived this. That was so wrong of that hospital not to tell your doctor!!! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers for your improved health. I am so glad they caught it when they did.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you very much. Yes it was wrong for the hospital to lie. But things are now straightened out so I am dealing with my doctor. Thank you again for your thoughts and prayers. I am doing real good actually. And I am feeling better every single day.
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@Courage7 (19635)
• United States
15 Nov 18
@inertia4 So glad to hear you are improving Inertia Most welcome.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
18 Nov 18
@Courage7 Thank you. I feel good today without a doubt. I see my doctor tomorrow morning. I hope things are getting better for me. I will try and keep everyone posted.
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@GardenGerty (156813)
• United States
14 Nov 18
When my husband had a stroke we learned that many hospitals now hire "hospitalists" that take care of patients who are admitted and the primary care and other doctors do not get updated or anything. I hope your heart does some healing. Be good to yourself.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Tell me about it. My doctor had a major blow out with the doctors that were taking care of me and the hospital itself. Now my doctor told me that it was bad but not as bad as they told him I was. See, they lied constantly. But I am in good hands with my doctor.
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• Philippines
14 Nov 18
I'm glad you survive, it's horrible to experience a heart attack.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you.
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@andriaperry (116876)
• Anniston, Alabama
14 Nov 18
Wow! See I told my doctor I have heart pains sometimes he did an EKG and said no different in the past 2 years, I do have left branch bundle, a valve problem so I am told. I am glad you stopped smoking, now you will have so much more money to spend. Wishing you a fast recovery.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Yeah, money. LOL. I love money. You're right. I can now buy something for myself that I always wanted. Yes, don't take any pains in your chest or arms lightly. Always get yourself checked. No more smoking for me. I do miss it, what smoker wouldn't. But I am okay with not smoking anymore.
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@sw8sincere (5206)
• Philippines
13 Nov 18
what to do when you get a heart attack like situation?
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
What to do? Go to the hospital. I had no idea I was having a heart attack. I thought it was gas pain. Go figure. I am lucky to be alive now and happy I survived.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
@sw8sincere Anyone who thinks they are having a heart attack should go right to the emergency room. Even if it is gas pain. Better safe than sorry.
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• Philippines
14 Nov 18
@inertia4 what doctors say? What a person should do if they get heart attack
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@wunnam (552)
• Ghana
14 Nov 18
Oh very simpathetic, may God heal you very fast. I wish you a very fast recovery
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you so very much. I am doing better each and every day now. I am hoping my heart gets stronger and works like normal.
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@Moon24 (22396)
• Serbia
14 Nov 18
Take care of yourself.
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@inertia4 (27961)
• United States
14 Nov 18
Thank you, I am.
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